Cross Country Ski Racing News
GLD 2009 Junior Olympic qualifying schedule
9/22/2008 - By Nick Baic
Following is the 2008/9 GLD JO Qualifying Schedule. I will follow up with the slight rules tweak we have for the qualifying procedure (essentially a hange in points level for OJ class).
Minor rule changes for Tour de Ski
9/22/2008 - By FIS
For the third edition, the FIS Cross-Country Committee led by Chairman Vegard Ulvang reviewed the rules and made some small adaptations at the FIS Congress in Cape Town this spring.
100 Days to Tour de Ski
9/21/2008 - By FIS
100 days now remain until the start of the 2008/09 FIS Tour de Ski on December 27th, 2008.
Former MSU staff to head USST Foundation fund raising
9/17/2008 - By US Ski Team
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) President and CEO Bill Marolt has named Chris Ritrievi, a highly-experienced collegiate sports management and fundraising executive, to head the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation.
Tim Burke 11th in German Championships
9/15/2008 - By US Biathlon Association
Ruhpolding, Germany, September 14. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished 11th in the 12.5K Pursuit today in the German Rollerski Biathlon Championships.
Tri-State Summer Biathlon Championships approaching fast
9/15/2008 - By US Biathlon Association
The 3rd Annual NY/PA/NJ Summer Biathlon Championship will be held on September 21, 2008. This final race of the NJ Summer Biathlon Summer Series will serve double duty as the Tri State Championship event this year.
Optimizing the Olympic legacy: A brief look at the 2010 Nordic venue
9/12/2008 - By FIS
For the brand new Nordic venue, the initial layout already included not only the Winter Games requirements, but also additional components that might be critical for successful operations in the future.
CXC Skiing announces a membership rush
9/11/2008 - By CXC Skiing
Central Cross Country Ski Association encourages members to sign up within the next week to receive valuable benefits.
2009 Distance Champs Set For Fairbanks
9/10/2008 - By US Ski Team
For the second consecutive year, the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, AK, will host the 2009 U.S. Distance Cross Country Championships at Birch Hill the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced Sept. 8.
FIS Tour de Ski preparation in full force
9/9/2008 - By FIS
Lead persons with the Tour de Ski inspect the four Tour host venues for the 2008-2009 edition of the Tour.
Ruhpolding and Nove Mesto na Morave will hold Biathlon World Championships
9/7/2008 - By US Biathlon Association
he IBU Congress closed today with Ruhpolding, Germany earning the right to host the 2012 Biathlon World Championships with Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic selected for 2013.
The new direction of Nordic Combined
9/7/2008 - By Sandra Spitz
The new format of only on jump and a 10km race is hoped to solve problems trying to find sponsors and organizers - which also impacts chances for prize money.
